Originally posted by J.P.M.
the humidity is so high. Remember rain is pretty regular, outside venting will not help. In the
past the AC was rarely run, saving energy. Same for a dehumidifier.
But recently some of the Previous Owners plumbing started multiple leaks, and I finally moved
up a dehumidifier in the clean up process. This fall this new machine (hopefully very efficient)
got moved to the laundry room because that tended to be the most humid, with a permanent
drain. It does have a control, so it only runs as needed, not continuously. I expect it rarely
operates in winter, except when the sun powered drier quits (clouds and snow) and clothes
hang downstairs. A measurement of daily KWH for each month might be interesting to record.
At this time running the (very efficient) AC with its moisture removal is acceptable. It appears
there may be quite an annual energy surplus, so several other things might happen. One is
letting the humidifier take care of the laundry area (which includes the electronics shop).
Another is using a big mini split to limit more comfortable temps and humidity in the car shop.
Or maybe one of the new ventless clothes driers. Water heating? Bruce Roe
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